#STRask Did God Create Us So He Wouldn’t Be Alone?
Nov 3, 2025
Exploring profound questions, the hosts delve into whether God created humans to stave off loneliness, emphasizing that God, in Trinitarian love, didn't need us. They discuss how God’s creation stems from an overflow of goodness, inviting us to share in His happiness. A comparative look at Islamic and Christian views reveals key theological differences, including concepts of justice, grace, and the nature of divine fatherhood. The conversation culminates in understanding how theology shapes societal behaviors and the significance of Christ's sacrificial love as a revelation of grace.
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God Is Fundamentally Relational
- Greg Koukl argues God did not create us to avoid loneliness because God is eternally relational within the Trinity.
- Love is intrinsic to God's nature and flows between the three persons, not from creating creatures.
Creation As Overflowing Goodness
- Greg suggests God created humans as an overflow of goodness so creatures could share in divine happiness.
- Creation is a supererogatory act meant to invite creatures into virtuous, joy-producing relationships.
Love As Part Of Reality's Structure
- Greg and Amy note that 'God is love' implies love is part of reality's structure, not accidental.
- If love is essential, the Trinity and relational love are necessary features of the universe.
